Janice Final Publication.pdf

TH E O F FI C IAL

NEWSLETTER OF THE WEST MISAMIS ORIENTAL DISTRICT

“ The Western Watchman” MARCH 2019

Thy Word Is A Lamp Unto My Feet By: Janice Balabat

STORIES :



The Mission Continues



General Assembly 2018



Called to



WMOD joins

the ‘MASAMICUS Convention’ in Bagontaas, Bukidnon



Being a

The Movement of Adventist Students—Adventists Ministry to College and University Students continued their mission in bringing the word of God to every school they may be. It is a long way to go for the accomplishment of God’s work but as we increase in number then this ministry can changed more lives. As a MAS-AMICUS we represent God to people who have only known Him by name. We should be grateful that we were called to serve the Lord. It is an opportunity to make our families, relatives and friends to draw nearer to God. It is not only through the words that we speak that will make them open their hearts and minds for the truths but it is our character who will prove that we are true Christian. Let us make ourselves an example of how beautiful our life could be with Jesus Christ . We know missionary works are very important. Our service and participation in the work of God is not

Missionary





Chapter Reports A New Life with GOD

us stumble because they believe that we are not qualified for this task and the saddest part of it is when these people behind our struggles are the one we love. We are aware of all of those things, but God give us strength, to have the courage to continue because it is for the sake of many souls.

for the near coming of the redeemer. This ministry is a passage for people to see, to hear, to speak and to believe the truth about Christ.

As the journey of being a missionary goes on, no one must give up even if it is hard, even if it will cost our life because this is our purpose. You may face hard battles but never surrender in serving the Lord be brave and always take a step forward for the Lord is with us and will guide us all through the way.

As a servant of Jesus many trials and struggles will come along the way. Our life will not be so easy, many will go against us, many will make

As part of the MASAMICUS organization we already accepted the challenge of being a part for the fulfillment of God’s work. Always remember that “with God nothing is impossible.”

General Assembly 2018

Campus Evan-

By: Janice Balabat

gelism



a waste of time because we guide people, to make them walk to the right path. Many people are still in need for us and we are responsible for them as they reconcile with God. We are entrusted to make their hearts and souls to be ready

Last February 11, 2018 the MAS-AMICUS in West Misamis Oriental District successfully held their General Assembly at RD Beach, Naawan Misamis Oriental. The theme for the year was found in 1 Corinthians 1:30 that says “Ye are in Christ.” It is an opportunity for the three chapters of the said district to reunite with each other, These three chapters namely Mindanao State University at Naawan ( MSUN) chapter, Initao

College (IC) chapter and the Initao Natonal Comprehensive High school (INCHS) chapter. The event has two parts and was lead by a very active MAS-AMICUS member and the former president of the WMOD Bro. El Jay Orbesido with his partner Sis. Irene Pearl Lanipa. The first part is in the morning where our beloved

NCMC president Bro. Carlo Salvo was invited to speak for the event on which he give encouragement to the attendees to be involved in the works of Christ. After the talk of our NCMC President, a member of the MSU Naawan chapter Sis. Kuh Lausa shared her experiences as a MASAMICUS member. (continued on page 3)

PAGE

2

Called to Serve By: Merushelle Terrano

“ But just as He called you is Holy , so be Holy in all You Do.”

We've been called by God to serve

We must work while there is time.

We serve God by serving others; To impart peace and to fragrant influence

Soon and very soon our King is coming

That God might be glorify through us

Redemption draweth nigh We must serve God today

1 Peter 1:15

Serve god by spreading His gospel bravely

Serve Him with gladness and joy.

To be an example of love and humility; To encourage others in their spiritual walk

Serving, helping, praying, preaching,

And giving praise and glory to our heavenly Father.

Healing, warring, giving, teaching; Doing all we need to do Without expecting one.

Signs of times are very clear Fear not to live and walk in Christ word daily The day of His coming is so near

WMOD joins the ‘MAS-AMICUS Convention’ in Bagontaas, Bukidnon By: Janice Balabat

The MAS-AMICUS Convention 2018 in North Central Mindanao Conference (NCMC) was successfully held last March 29 – April 1, 2018 at Bagontaas SDA Central Church, Bukdnon. Delegates of the Adventist Students-Adventist Ministry to College and University Students from different districts in NCMC especially the WMOD actively participated on the said event. It was a four day activity. The convention was themed “Ye are in Christ” The objective of the event is to foster spiritual development through Bible-base sermons and group discussions in order to become a Christ-centered Seventh Day Adventist student and as a

“ THE WESTERN WATCHMAN”

missionary to their respective places. During the event, delegates from different places that is covered by the NCMC interacts with each other. The 4 day event creates deeper bond between them. They celebrate Christian friendship through recreational activities. Remarkable messages from different speakers gives new knowledge and expertise to the attendees. The main point of the messages is to educate the youth on how to become effective campus missionaries. The delegates were also provided with

information on how to become productive leaders as they go along with their missions.

There are plenty of activities: morning devotionals as well as in the evening. At dawn, the delegates also participated n the united prayer from 4:30am-5:00am and before the sun comes up at 6:00am everyone is invited to participate in the morning exercise. They have also breakout sessions that help them to have deeper understanding. The attendees also were divided, each of them has their own groups which is later used for their outreach activity on the nearby places. (continued on page 6)

PAGE

3

Being a Missionary By: Merushelle Terrano

The ministry is a genuine missionary work. As a student being a missionary is a precious opportunity to serve God by ministering others, it is an effective way of spreading God’s word. Missionary is the most important thing to do, however it is quite difficult to overcome because it is full of process. Nevertheless, it is a great privileged to be a good example for others in revealing the characteristic of Jesus Christ. And it is a big responsibility to serve God as my great commission. I never thought that being a missionary is more about serving others, until I came to realize that it is also a mission to my own self in order for me to become ready to be His instrument.

God give me courage to be His faithful servant and to become acquainted to His work. Though there are some trials along the way, I know that God will help me and will be at my side until I overcome it. Those trials will serve as an experience in order for me to understand the true meaning of this life and the purpose of my existence. I believe that God made wonderful works on my life because despite of the suffering I am still able to serve Him. He wants me to transform into the character likeness of Him and make my life different from others. God help me to learn to rise again after the fall and He let me shine even brighter than before so that others will see the light that is within me. Because of that light, I am able to help others along on their journey because now they will see clearly the truth about Christ,

I thank God for the opportunity that He uses my mouth to voice out the truth throughout the environment and while exalting His precious name. God let me experience hardships to recognize Him more. I feel so great to witness His wonderful love, to appreciate His works and the discernment of the true happiness. I find out how sweet those trials and struggles are, knowing there is Jesus behind you and will never leave you. These things help me to draw nearer to Him. With the thought that there are circumstances as I pursue this mission, but I always believe that prayer is the best way in resolving these problems because I have my God that will never let me down whenever I need Him. In Him my heart find rests and a dwelling place.

“Call to me, and I will Answer You,

The MAS

-AMICUS of West Misamis Oriental District

...general assembly 2018

and Show You Great and Mighty things, which You Do Not Know.

Her speech inspired everyone. During the second part of the program Pastor Felix Batoon was invited to give another inspirational talk. The AMICUS members were blessed to have him because he showed his full support for every activities of the Mas-Amicus, On that afternoon also was the reading of the district officers as well as the induction. Another activity was the small group lead by Bro. Cris Niel Anthony Gulfan the Mas-Amicus adviser. Each group were given bible text to discuss and after that they shared it

-Jeremiah 33:3

to everyone.

and it was also an opportunity for every members of the chapter to bond with each other.

For the last part, everyone participated in the social activity in which plenty of games were prepared by the facilitator Bro. El Jay and company. Everyone enjoyed

The General Assembly was successfully done and with the new set of officers may the Mas-Amicus in WMOD grow more and help more souls. May each member continue their journey in service of the LORD. “MAS-AMICUS Excelsior forevermore.”

PAGE

4

During the Registration

Pastor Felix Batoon in his talk

Social Activities

“The giving of the Plaque of Appreciation” From right: Ron Gulfan (adviser), Carlo Salvo (NCMC President), El jay Orbesido (former WMOD President), and Mae Lonzon (WMOD Secretary)

Cogon SDA Church, Gitagum

The WMOD ‘Family’

Riverside SDA Church, Maranding, Lanao Del Norte

MAS-AMICUS WMOD Officers and members visited different churches every month. It is where they held their regular monthly meeting. MAS-AMICUS are very thankful for the warm welcome and very accommodating people. May the MAS-AMICUS be a blessing to every church they have visited.

“ THE WESTERN WATCHMAN”

PAGE

The group carries Bro. Ron Gulfan during the team building

Small group preparation for the outreach

MAS-AMICUS with the Alumni's and Pastor Alberto Canete (Friday night )

Giving of Prizes to Raffle winners

“Breakout Sessions “ with Pastor Alberto Canete

5

The giving of token to the Breakout Sessions Speakers

WMOD Convention Attendees with the Alumni's

During Registration

During the Seminar

Pastor Alberto Canete in his Lecture

PAGE

6

….Mas-Amicus Convention 2018

“Draw near to God and He would draw

near to YOU.”

-James 4:8

Breakout sessions speakers, we have Pastor Abundionito Cayme for the theme “Responsible Discipleship” his message aim to help the students on how to become an effective disciple maker for Christ in the campus ministry. Pastor Alberto Canete for the theme “Knowing our Boundaries as SDA’s” his message is important for campus missionaries to get informed about the latest doctrinal issues and on how to deal with it with love. Pastor Danilo Guardarama for the theme “Guard your Heart” his message are for the young people who are nowadays are more into romantic relationship and who are self-centered. He advises the young hearts to discover love that is coming from God so that one can love another genuinely. Pastor Dindo Paglinawan for the theme “How to study the Bible for Personal Devotionals’ his message teaches about the importance of personal devotional and prayer which is the lifeblood of our personal relationship with Christ Jesus. He also emphasizes that effective personal study of the Word of God enable us to correctly apply the Word of God in the campus.

During the Sabbath, the speaker was Pastor Felix Felicitas of whom the center of his message is about wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption. In the afternoon of that same day was the care group outreach to the nearby places, each group was given certain places to visit. Their task was offer a song to the individual or a family whom they meet, after singing two or three songs they will offer a prayer to them. The outreach is an event that is worth remembering. Later that activity the group went back for their testimonies. Overall, the convention is really a blessing to everyone. Learning a lot about evangelistic activities and the significance of being a student missionary. By God’s grace the event ended successfully, the youth left the venue on Sunday afternoon fully equipped with the new learnings that serves as an armor as they face challenges on their missionary work. All praise and glory to God for the wonderful event.

Campus Evangelism By: Janice Balabat

MAS-AMICUS in West Misamis Oriental District conducted an evangelistic Bible seminar at Mindanao State University—Naawan campus. The Bible seminar is entitled “ Hermeneutical Approaches To Bible Exploration “ and was held at the function house of the said school. The seminar is one week long and was started last April 2228, 2018 from 6:00pm-8:00pm with the theme song “Thy Word”. The speaker for the said seminar was Pastor Alberto Canete. Almost every night the event was attended by a hundred of students. Most of them are from the Information Technology Department, some from the Business Department and others are just walk-ins who are willing to listen to the word of God.

“ THE WESTERN WATCHMAN”

The leaders for the event were Bro. El Jay Orbesido and Sis. Lel Nester Sumalinog. The topics were Sunday: “A or O Does It Matter?”, Monday: “A Cloudy Parallel”, Tuesday: “Alone Can Be Many, Several Can Be One” , Wednesday: “Biblical Code 4+6 = 1” , Thursday: “The Ending Determines” , Friday: “We Are Worms” and Saturday: “Similar Yet Different”. It was truly a success because the event win eight (8) souls. These people were baptized Saturday afternoon at Naawan shore. Indeed, God is working upon the hearts of those who have heard his call and are willing to turn their back from their past life to create a new beginning with God. May each and every soul continue to grow in Christ, forever.

PAGE

During Bible Sharing

During the Devotionals

During the Sundown Worship

With our Adviser Bro. Ron Gulfan, Bro. Junmark Gomez (WMOD Officer) and Bro. Ken Wasquin (IC Chapter President)

Jogging every Sunday (Recreational Activity)

The INCHS Chapter as of now continues to grow in Christ. As you can see, we have Bible Sharing activity of which we are telling other students about the truth about Christ. We are encouraging them to read the Bible so that they will learn more about our God. Also we have Devotional program, mostly we are doing it inside the campus on the soccer field to be exact, we are inviting other students also to join us. We are very happy

..because though we are all busy but we can find time to have devotional everyday. Our Sundown Worship were held inside the classroom and we are just doing it every first Friday of the month and as you can see we are not that many but we are still happy because we always feel the Lord’s presence within us. We have also a recreational activity which we do every Sunday, we jog around the campus for a few times in order for us to be healthy. In behalf of the INCHS Chapter I am very thankful to the IC Chapter and Naawan Chapter for their support because they come and join us in our activity. We are very much blessed to have these people. God is so good to us all the time. More power MAS-AMICUS WMOD! -JUNmar acaIN (INCHS Chapter)

7

PAGE 8

Dur

ing Devotional Program

Recreational Activity

“To catch the reader's attention, place an interesting sentence or quote from the story here.”

A Visit

at Cogon SDA Church, Gitagum

Caption describing picture or graphic. Prayer Marathon at Gonzales Residence

The Mindanao State University—Naawan Chapter were still very active in doing their part as Christ’s soldier. As of 2018-2019 the members of this chapter are increasing. There are more students joined this organization which is a good sign because many will be working for the fulfillment of Christ's works. These pictures are just some of the proof that they are really living their life as an example of a true believer of Christ. Naawan Chapter always do their devotional before having an activity. There were times that their devotional or Sundown Worship are held inside the campus because the Naawan SDA Church is under renovation but as of today the Naawan church is available for their use. They have also a recreational activity which is done every Sunday morning before the sun rises. They jog around the campus field, play Basketball, Lawn Tennis , Soccer, Volleyball and many others. The purpose of this activity is to encourage everyone to be physically fit .

Naawan Chapter also visited different churches since most of the members are officers of the WMOD. They always make a good impression to every church they visited. Also, before the Campus Evangelism, they conducted a prayer marathon for the said event. Hoping that whatever the needs of the event especially in terms of financial needs and the availability of the speaker will be granted by the Lord and yes it was, God provided them with more than of the things they needed. There are still plenty of activities done by this chapter not just only what I’ve mentioned above but the most important is they remain faithful in God even if they face difficulties, they continue to do God’s work despite of their other responsibility which is being a student, they invested their time and effort to their duties as a student missionary and most of all they live as a family, a brother and a sister as ONE. May this chapter prosper and enlighten more souls for the Lord’s coming is near. -Janice Balabat (Publication Officer-Naawan Chapter)

PAGE 9

First meeting in our Chapter

First Friday Mass last February

After our Serenade to a Non-SDA

Recreational Activity with INCSS Chapter

Devotional with our Adviser Ron Gulfan

During the Funeral Service

The Initao College chapter as you can see has only a few members and not all are active that is why mostly in this pictures are a mixture of college students and the INCHS chapter. Only during first Friday mass that we are many since Seventh-Day Adventist were separated from the Catholics. We are very thankful that though we are not many the presence of our adviser Bro. Ron Gulfan and the WMOD officers who were there to support us and encourage us to remain active. They were there to be with us in our devotionals. We do recreational activity with the INCHS chapter and we also donate blood together with INCHS SDA students last Sunday March 3, 2019 at Initao SDA church. We also do serenade if there were birthdays or even at the funeral. It is a challenge that as we continue in this journey we will enlighten the hearts of our brothers and sisters to join us and be a part of the missionary work and to be a strong soldier for Christ. God Bless Us All!

Blood Donation Program

-KEN WASQUIN IC President

During the First Friday Mass in March

A visit by Bro. Junmark Gomez and Bro Ron Gulfan

PAGE 10

A New Life with GOD By: Rayjoemar Nayve

By: Leyan Lomondaya Many days after I was baptized, my friend and I decided to go to the MSU—Naawan campus oval. The weather that day is so wonderful, it is near sunset and the fresh sea breeze is blowing gently. We stand in the side of the field and watch the Frisbee players practicing the game. My friend and I talk about what we have learned from the Bible including the doctrines that each od our churches stand on. A few moments later, many students were gathering near us after that we decided to share God and His son Jesus Christ to them. Since it was my first time, as I walk towards them my legs were shaking and as I spoke my voice is trembling but despite of the situation I challenge myself voice out the wonderful things Jesus has done for us. I will always remember that day because it was my very first time to introduce God to strangers. It’s wonderful to let people know how deep is the love of God for us. That experience gives an overwhelming feeling deep inside. It makes me want to share more. I wanted other students to be blessed by God’s word like what I have experience. I wanted them to really understand about God, to what God wanted us to do and for them to be prepared for God’s coming and be given eternity with God. As my eagerness to serve the Lord overflows, struggles in a students life comes in. I know I had other duties to perform that is why sometimes I have no time left to go to the oval and to share Jesus again. My time is limited, as my responsibility as a student widened but I never forgotten the happiness of sharing Christ. As of now, I am involved in a care group here at Naawan and I also participated in our Bible Training. Through that events, my faith deepens and my spirit grows because Christ live within me. I also read some Ellen G. White’s book so that I will be inspired day by day. I really wanted to preach but I’m not equipped yet and hoping that time will come that I will be an effective preacher because I wanted that not a few will be save but all of us. If it is God’s will that I will an instrument for Him then I will obey. I know that my sins were red as scarlet, but God promised that if I’m going to turn my back from evil doing He will washed me as white as a snow. Every day I’m striving to become a living Bible for others to read. I wanted to lead a Christian life that could inspire others. I do really seek God’s guidance for everything that I may live this life in accordance with His will. My conversion really change me. It will be an honor for my part to become His faithful servant and I will be glad to be His instrument by His means of reaching others. Thy will be done, Oh Lord. Send me to wherever You want me to be, I am willing to obey.

Keeping of a Sabbath is a sign of loyalty Christ is at this moment addressing you personally The fourth command is the test that God has given As the tree of knowledge was the test of obedience Without Bible, history, geology can prove nothing Believe God's word, not human reasoning The precious word of God is a solid foundation To be Christ like in character, in words and in action Let all awake for the time is at hand Even nature obeys divine commands This is the science of true holiness For obedience results in great happiness

Devotional News By: Renagen Opema The Seventh Day Adventist young people has recently just started a weekly devotional activity- specifically a twice a week fellowship with the Lord. They are actually encouraging the first year students to join and participate in learning the word of God. In every Monday and Thursday, 5 o`clock in the afternoon. Hence, the gathering place within the campus grounds (oval). The devotional activity is said to enlighten the youth with the words that the Lord is intended them to hear, so as to grow spiritually mature in God`s insight and to eventually walk in faith and not by sight. Furthermore, this activity is an opportunity for them to wear on the armory of salvation and develop a more deeper and intimate personal relationship with the Lord. Through this, young people are guided with ways that would lead them to walk in the light- the light of divine grace and heavenly wisdom. Moreover, the act of participating is a kind of stepping-in in the Lord`s kingdom with the singing of an angel and loud trumpet where the Lord is delighted in seeing His son and daughters walking towards Him. Indeed, this activity is a two -way benefit, a benefit to the youth as well as to give glory to the Lord. Generally, this would help the youth sharpen their wisdom and designed as a God-molded person.

PAGE 11

“Quality Time Together” By: Rayjoemar Nayve

Seventh-Day Adventists’ life will not be as joyful without spending time together. That’s why, as students, Mas Amicus Naawan Chapter has an allotted time together on some Sundays, together with our foster parent, sir Ron Gulfan. Usually we set our alarm at Four o’clock on Sunday morning, and off we go to the MSUN campus field. Some will be playing tennis, some will be playing basketball and some will warm themselves up through jogging. Of course, after we gathered up, before all of the playing and jogging, a day will not be complete without a morning worship. Through a mobile phone, we will read the daily devotionals written by Ellen G. White, just like the usual worship. We will be having an opening song, opening prayer, then the message, the bible reading, closing song and closing prayer. Praising God and implanting His messages in our heart before we joyously spend the day. Most of us, after the worship, will have a round in the oval, jogging. And some, having enough warm up will play basketball, and some will go to the tennis court. The laughter is always there, the joy of Christ’s companionship is centered in our heart, forgetting the burdens of the world. Admiring the beauty of the day, the perfect weather and enjoying the wonderful creations of God through the nature. The cold morning turns into a warm, lively one. The healthy bonds, the love for each other, the sense of humor, the guidance of God combined together in one friendship.

My Testimony By: Misha Carmae Dagangon

Yes, I believe in God. I am a product of a both SDA parents. I grew up surrounded by people who believes God and fears God as well. I grew up full of learnings about His commandments and what He did for me just to be saved. I remember how I sung worship songs at church when I was still at my young age. I remember how I did everything I could just for my father to let me join campings. And, I remember how excited I am during Sabbath day. Those times, talking meaningless words was really out of my vocabulary. I'm too young to commit intentional sins. However, time flies so fast that I did not notice how things

Surely, we have to enjoy our time with our companions in Christ. It’s like a day for friendship, with God. Each of us will do enough exercise, stretching our bodies, setting them in good conditions. Some of us will go to the boardinghouse first to prepare for our breakfast. Chipping-in, to accumulate enough budget for the planned foods to be served. We know, that this kind of Sundays will not last. There’s time for everything, whether it would be a beginning or an ending of something. That’s why we exert an effort to wake up this early, to do the exercise and to play a sport together because we don’t want to regret not getting ourselves involve in an activity an Adventists should have. And years from now, we will be reminiscing these beautiful memories we had spent together. This will inspire us to continue moving forward, because we know, even if we part, our brothers and sisters will always remember the quality time God has given us. The benefits of exercise, the joy of friendship and the deeper understanding of God’s love is what this Sunday bonding gave us. A way of comforting each other, by giving smile in our brothers and sisters’ faces. We believe that physically conditioned individual, we will have more opportunities to serve God, and be His instrument of reaching those who are not yet in His field. “Alone we are weak, but together, and with God’s guidance, no giant we cannot defeat.”

turned out the way it shouldn't be. Everything started during my 8th grade in high school when a quiet unexpected problem happen to drive up to our family. During those times, I'm far too naive to understand things and too young to accept the reality. I started doing things which I thought could help me forgot things and just escape from reality. But sadly, those things slowly pushed me to become a person I never wanted to be. For more than five years, I lived a life I wished it didn't happened. I started ruining God's temple. I started asking Him why that some of the times resulted into questioning His existence. Sometimes I woke up crying and wish I never been born. But God has a pretty unique purpose for me. He sent me here to fulfill His plan intended just for me. He placed me away far from my comfort zone and met people whom I never

thought would help me see things differently and live my life the way God wanted me to be. Indeed, MAS-AMiCUS truly played a very great part in my life. They serves as my older brothers and sisters in Christ! They helped me understand why God allowed misery to happen in my life. And most of all, my MAS-AMiCUS family trained me to become a better person. A person who stands firm amidst this sinful world and a person who believes that everything happens according to the will of God (Jeremiah 29:11)

PAGE

12

“WELCOME FRESHMEN 2018” Palihog nalang kog butang ug picture and caption katong sa welcoming the freshmen

Caption describing picture or graphic.

“To catch the reader's attention, place

By: Sharon Claire P. Abragan The Movement of Adventist StudentsAdventist Ministry to College and University students in West Misamis Oriental District conducted “Welcome Fre shme n 2018”. Last September 09, 2018 it is the most waited day of freshmen. It is the unforgettable moment of everybody where they feel happy and blessed, happy for giving the opportunity to make new friends with the “Ate’s and kuya’s” and also to their co-freshmen. The freshmen are divided into four teams with the

ate’s and kuya’s who did not experience welcoming the freshmen. The four teams are the WHITE, RED, BLACK, and GRAY. The teams are excited, ready, and determined to do the Amazing fun activities. And there are six station that the teams should do to finish the activity. In the first station is in the Market where every team should sell the vegetable to have a higher amount of money. Other station is in the cemetery where they need to find

the name of a person in the grave, other station is in the boulevard and also they need to do military game. Everyone finish the activities with their determination and with the unity as a team. At night the winners are announce; and the winner is the WHITE TEAM. The obstacle that we face in the game is like an obstacle in our life we cannot surpass the challenges if we have no faith with God. We must be grateful for the obstacles in our life because God strengthen us and continue to help us in our need.

an interesting sentence or quote from the story here.”

Caption describing picture or graphic.

This story can fit 75125 words. Selecting pictures or graphics is an important part of adding content to your newsletter. Think about your article and ask your-

self if the picture supports or enhances the message you’re trying to convey. Avoid selecting images that appear to be out of context. Microsoft Publisher includes thousands of clip art images from which you can choose and import into your newsletter. There are also several

tools you can use to draw shapes and symbols. Once you have chosen an image, place it close to the article. Be sure to place the caption of the image near the image.

PAGE

ports. While your main describing goal of distributing a newsletter might be picture or to sell your product graphic. or service, the key to a successful newsletter is making it useful to your readers.

Caption

This story can fit 150-200 words. One benefit of using your newsletter as a promotional tool is that you can reuse content from other marketing materials, such as press releases, market studies, and re-

A great way to add useful content to your newsletter is to develop and write your own articles, or include a calendar of upcoming events or a special offer that promotes a new product.

You can also research articles or find “filler” articles by accessing the World Wide Web. You can write about a variety of topics but try to keep your articles short. Much of the content you put in your newsletter can also be used for your Web site. Microsoft Publisher offers a simple way to convert your newsletter to a Web publication. So, when you’re finished writing your newsletter, convert it to a Web site and post it.

“To catch the reader's attention, place an

interesting sentence or This story can fit 100-150 words. The subject matter that appears in newsletters is virtually endless. You can include stories that focus on current technologies or innovations in your field.

If the newsletter is distributed internally, you might comment upon new procedures or improvements to the business. Sales figures or earnings will show how your business is growing.

You may also want to note business or economic trends, or make predictions for your customers or clients.

Some newsletters include a column that is updated every issue, for instance, an advice column, a book review, a letter from the president, or an editorial. You can also profile

This story can fit 75-125 words.

sands of clip art images from which you can choose and import into your newsletter. There are also several tools you can use to draw shapes and symbols.

Selecting pictures or graphics is an important part of adding content to your newsletter. Think about your article and ask yourself if the picture supports or enhances the message you’re trying to convey. Avoid selecting images that appear to be out of context. Microsoft Publisher includes thou-

Once you have chosen an image, place it close to the article. Be sure to place the caption of the image near the image.

new employees or top customers or vendors.

quote from the story here.”

Caption describing picture or graphic.

13

T H E W E S T E R N WAT C H M A N The official Newsletter of the MAS-AMICUS in West Misamis Oriental District

About Us:

(MAS-AMICUS WMOD ) The Movement of Adventist Students — Adventist Ministry to College and University Students in West Misamis Oriental District aimed to train the students to be involve for the actual work of Christ. To develop their knowledge and skills to be used in serving the Lord. They will be equip for the things they need to reach out for the people in their respective community.

This movement wanted to improve the spiritual, intellectual and social abilities of every Adventist Youth found in every campus wherever this MAS-AMICUS exist. Through their experiences they may witnessed the works of God that will strengthen their faith and inspire others. With these students the Word of God will be easily spread, not just in WMOD but also to other places. To God be the glory and praise forever!

To my fellow MAS-AMICUS member: “Let our souls be glad in serving the Lord.

Janice Balabat WMOD Publication Committee Head

I know you have been into different stuggles, problems and challenges in life but always remember that we have a God who is greater than anything. We have no more time to lose because we never knew how soon is the coming of the Lord. Our duties is not yet finished and yet we are given heavy loads for us to be weak but as a soldier of Christ we must not surrender. Our thoughts must be centered upon God and make effort to

overcome the evils as they tempted us to turn back. Our faith must be bigger than our fears because everything we been through today will pass but the closing of probation could not be delayed and it is a big challenge on how are we going to take part for the fulfillment of Christ work. Remember that only by overcoming what Christ overcame shall we win that crown of life.

I would like to give thanks first to our God above whom serve us my guide in doing this publication. Second, I would like to thank the other contributors and the adviser of this publication because without them it would not be possible for this publication to be release. May this publication continue in accordance to His plan. Excel in Christ’s everyone!